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Why We Can’t Stop Putting Our Hand in the Candy Dish
A national team of researchers has identified a circuit in the brain that appears to regulate impulse control and be associated with psychiatric disorders ranging from overeating to drug abuse.
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Dietary Fiber Sources That Upregulate Microbiome Health
Eating foods high in dietary fiber leads to healthy outcomes. Examining the research into fiber fosters an appreciation for the molecular diversity and variations of fiber types, as well as the role fiber plays as a substrate for gut microbial metabolism. Dietary fiber impacts both the function and composition of the microbiota yielding physiologic responses…
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Avocados Support Healthy Weight Management
Scientists have shown for the first time that a compound found only in avocados may inhibit processes in the pancreas that usually lead to diabetes and obesity.
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New Microbiome Study Has Major Implications For Weight Control
A new study has been published in Science by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Lora Hooper, Chair of Immunology and her team discovered that “good bacteria” programs the metabolic rhythms of the body. More specifically, they found that a protein named deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) was activated by microbes. HDAC3 is a protein made by cells…
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9 Benefits of Healthy Fats
Contrary to what some people believe, the idea that fat is bad for you — as well as fat will make you fat — are both common misconceptions. The truth is that your body needs fat to function. This macronutrient is a major source of energy and so much more. These essential fatty acids help…
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Can You Sleep Extra Hours on the Weekend to Repay Your Sleep Debt?
Sleeping more on the weekend to recover from sleep lost during a busy workweek is very common. Yet, recent study findings suggest that sleeping more on the weekend is not an effective strategy, and still leads to metabolic dysregulation and a higher risk of metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes. The study examined the…
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Vacation is Good for the Heart
A new medical study from Syracuse University led by Bryce Hruska and Brooks Gump revealed the tangible heart protective effects of going on vacation. We all “feel” the benefits of vacation, but are yet to fully understand the underlying mechanisms behind the health benefits. To assess the health of the participants the researchers monitored markers…
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Probiotics May Improve Metabolic Profiles
Most people generally associate probiotics with fostering the growth of good bacteria in the gut, however, more and more clinical studies are highlighting the role of probiotics beyond the gut. One randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study looked at the effects of probiotic supplementation on the metabolic profiles in diabetic patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).…